Minerals and Cleavage Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fracture in minerals?

What does luster refer to in minerals?

• The color of the mineral

• The way light reflects off the surface of the mineral

• The hardness of the mineral

• The size of the mineral

What is an example of a vitreous luster?

• Glass-like

• Metallic

• Pearly

• Silky

Which luster type is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Metallic

• Vitreous

• Pearly

• Glossy

What does the Mohs hardness scale measure?

• The color of a mineral's powdered form

• The resistance of a mineral to scratching

• The weight of a mineral

• The unique properties of a mineral

Which of the following is a keyword mentioned in the lesson?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a common use of minerals?

• Building materials

• Food seasoning

• Textile production

• Fuel for vehicles

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What property of minerals is measured by the streak test?

• The color of the mineral's powder

• The hardness of the mineral

• The luster of the mineral

• The density of the mineral

Which of the following is NOT a type of mineral cleavage?

• Basal

• Prismatic

• Octahedral

• Granular

____________________ contains metals in raw forms.

• Metallic Minerals

• Non- Metallic Minerals